"Le pire péché envers nos semblables n'est pas de les haïr, mais d'être indifférent envers eux c'est l'essence même de l'inhumanité"
— George Bernard Shaw
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Ignoring people is worse than hating them, because when you ignore someone, you show that you don't even care enough to have emotions about them. This makes people feel like they don't matter at all. Imagine a child who falls and hurts themselves; if nobody stops to help or even acknowledge them, it's like saying that child's pain isn't important. In contrast, if someone feels anger towards another, at least there's a connection and recognition of their existence. This quote teaches us that we should show care and attention to others. Even small acts of kindness, like smiling at someone or listening to their problems, can make a big difference and show that they matter to us.
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